Saw Palmetto Ineffective for Enlarged Prostate
Saw palmetto has flunked again in a trial of claims that it can reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)-even at levels three times
Studies Warn of Possible Dangers from Taking Supplements
Should you flush all your vitamin pills? Thats what a pair of new studies left some supplement users wondering
Tufts Unveils New MyPlate for Older Adults
Just as the federal government updated its food pyramid with the new MyPlate
Eating Right for Aging Gracefully
Tufts new MyPlate for Older Adults helps you plan your plate-and your life. Last year, the federal government retired its longstanding food pyramid, replacing the familiar icon with a new dietary-guidance symbol
Consumers Tired of Avoidance Products
Diet is out and zero is in, according to the market-research firm Datamonitor
Probiotics Could Help Protect Against Colds and Flu
The friendly bacteria found in probiotics might help you get through cold and flu season
Snow Shoveling Really Can Cause Heart Attacks
Take it easy out there as winter wraps up
Eating Right Improves Your Odds of Avoiding Mental Decline
Heres more evidence that eating right is good for your brain-and that a diet low in key nutrients and high in unhealthy fats may actually contribute to cognitive decline with aging. Researchers report that older adults with higher blood levels of the B vitamins, vitamins C, D and E and omega-3s scored better on tests of mental performance and showed healthier brains in MRI scans. But older adults with high levels of trans fats, a sign of an unhealthy diet, scored worse on cognitive tests and had lower brain volume.
7 Surprising Findings About Exercise and Your Health
Even the experts sometimes need a little nudge to get exercising. Miriam E. Nelson, PhD, director of Tufts John Hancock Research Center on Physical Activity
Coffee Compounds Protect Pancreas Function
Previous studies have shown that drinking coffee may help protect against